Bangkok may be tropical, but it celebrates Christmas with full sparkle. From glittering mega-malls to riverside markets, festive feasts, parties, and peaceful church services, the city becomes a vibrant holiday playground. Whether you’re here for shopping, dining, nightlife, or cultural experiences, Christmas in Bangkok offers something special for every kind of traveler.
🌟 What to Expect
- Christmas is not a public holiday, but the city decorates beautifully.
- Weather is pleasantly cool (24–30°C).
- Malls and hotels transform into festive wonderlands.
- Perfect for families, couples, and nightlife lovers.
🎄 Best Christmas Lights & Displays
CentralWorld
Bangkok’s most iconic Christmas hot spot with:
✨ Giant Christmas tree
✨ LED installations
✨ Outdoor concerts & photo zones
ICONSIAM
Riverside elegance with:
🎁 Thai and global Christmas markets
🎄 Live cultural shows
✨ Magical light displays along the river
Siam Paragon / Siam Center / Siam Discovery
Expect indoor installations, designer displays, and huge sales.
EmQuartier
Sleek, modern décor — perfect for upscale Christmas photos.
🎁 Best Christmas Markets
ICONSIAM Christmas Village
Thai crafts, gourmet treats, riverside photo spots, and artisanal gifts.
CentralWorld Street Market
Food stalls, handmade crafts, and nightly live performances.
Jodd Fairs (Rama 9 + DanNeramit)
Festive booths, themed snacks, and stylish, youthful vibes.
🍽️ Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining
Best Hotel Buffets & Brunches
- Mandarin Oriental
- Shangri-La
- Anantara Riverside
- The Peninsula
Expect seafood feasts, carving stations, festive desserts, and live music.
Romantic Rooftop Christmas Dinners
- Mahanakhon SkyBar
- Vertigo at Banyan Tree
- Red Sky at Centara Grand
Book early — these sell out quickly.
🎶 Christmas Concerts, Parties & Events
Concerts & Carols
Held at BACC, Thailand Cultural Centre, churches, and select malls.
Nightlife Parties
Thonglor, Silom, and Sukhumvit are hotspots for:
🎧 DJ nights
🍸 Holiday cocktails
💃 All-night Christmas parties
⛪ Christmas Mass & Church Services
Catholic Churches
- Holy Redeemer Church (English Mass)
- Assumption Cathedral
- St. Louis Church
Protestant / International Churches
- Christ Church Bangkok
- Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB)
Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services are common.
🎡 Family-Friendly Christmas Activities
- Artificial snow in malls
- Santa meet-and-greets
- Christmas workshops
- River cruises with entertainment
- Theme parks with holiday zones
Family favorites: ICONSIAM, CentralWorld, Dream World, SEA LIFE.
📸 Best Christmas Photo Spots
- CentralWorld Light Tunnel
- ICONSIAM Riverside Tree
- Siam Paragon Atrium Displays
- EmQuartier Helix Garden
- Rooftop skywalks & city-view terraces
🚤 Christmas River Cruises
Festive dinner cruises on Christmas Eve & Day include:
🍽️ Buffets
🎶 Live bands
✨ Riverfront views
🌆 Wat Arun + Grand Palace scenery
Departures from: ICONSIAM, Asiatique, and River City.
🌴 Unique Thai Ways to Celebrate Christmas
- Temple visits for quiet reflection
- Thai-fusion Christmas dinners
- Coconut ice cream “snowballs”
- Handicraft workshops for handmade gifts
- Festive night markets with a Thai twist
🎄 Sample 3-Day Christmas Itinerary
24 December – Christmas Eve
- Christmas markets at ICONSIAM
- Riverside dinner
- Christmas Eve service or rooftop party
25 December – Christmas Day
- Christmas brunch or buffet
- Old Town temple visit
- Sunset cocktails
- River cruise dinner
26 December
- Shopping in the Siam district
- Visit Jodd Fairs or Talad Noi
- Explore Bangkok’s winter festivals
👔 Bonus: Platinum Tailor Christmas Promotion
End your Bangkok Christmas trip with a stylish upgrade.
🎄 Platinum Tailor – Exclusive Christmas Suit Promotion (December 2025)
Platinum Tailor (Sukhumvit area) celebrates the holidays with a special seasonal offer:
✨ Custom-made suit packages at holiday prices
✨ Complimentary shirt or tie with select packages
✨ Festive fabric selections & premium materials
✨ 48-hour express tailoring option for travelers
Perfect if you want to:
- Dress sharply for Christmas or New Year’s events
- Bring home a bespoke Thai-tailored suit
- Gift someone a unique, custom-made outfit
Tip: Visit early in your trip so fittings can be completed before you depart.